An essay in the Leverage Introduction series Ambitious Efforts The bulk of Leverage Research’s efforts go into our three central programs: History of Science, Exploratory Psychology, and Bottlenecks in Science and Technology. …

The following are Executive Director Geoff Anders’ prepared remarks for Leverage’s December 2022 public strategy update, which was held on Friday, December 16 at the Leverage online office. Audio of actual remarks and Q&A is linked just below; actual remarks followed prepared remarks pretty closely. Leverage’s strategy presentations are about…

Leverage Research — reference series Learn About Leverage Research This page is a repository of links to Leverage Research’s published research, institute communications, and related materials. If there is something missing from this page, please let us know. Available Research History of Science General Information — Program Introduction Gilbert and the Discovery of ‘Electricks’ — Case…

An essay in the Leverage Introduction series Understanding the Obstacles In its work, Leverage Research faces surprising obstacles and difficult challenges. To meet these challenges, we have developed an internal culture and set of attitudes that thus far has proven valuable. While difficulties and challenges are often unique, there are three broad classifications…

The following are the prepared remarks on Leverage Research’s strategy for positive impact, made by Executive Director Geoff Anders, presented at Leverage’s June 2022 Public Strategy Update on Wednesday, June 29 at the Leverage online office. …

Introduction Scientific progress is responsible for some of the most amazing developments in human history. It has enabled us to cure diseases, increase agricultural yields, and travel quickly and safely across the globe. As such, the opportunity to enable progress in science can be very valuable. Having studied examples from the…